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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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